ASTM F2992-23
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing with Tomodynamometer Test Equipment
Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing with Tomodynamometer Test Equipment
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method assesses the cut resistance of a material when exposed to a cutting edge under specified loads. Data obtained from this test method can be used to compare the cut resistance of different materials.
5.2 This test method only addresses that range of cutting hazards that are related to a cutting action by a smooth sharp edge across the surface of the material. It is not representative of any other cutting hazard to which the material may be subjected, such as serrated edges, saw blades, or motorized cutting tools. Nor is it representative of puncture, tear, or other modes of fabric failure.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the cut resistance of a material when mounted on a specimen holder and subjected to a cutting edge under a specified load using a tomodynamometer.2
1.1.1 This procedure is not valid for high-porosity materials which allow cutting edge contact with the mounting surface prior to cutting.
1.1.2 Test apparatus may have limitations in testing materials with a thickness greater than 20 mm.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2992 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective
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Clothing with Tomodynamometer Test Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2992; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applica-
tions
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the cut
D1776/D1776M Practice for Conditioning and Testing Tex-
resistance of a material when mounted on a specimen holder
tiles
and subjected to a cutting edge under a specified load using a
2 E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
tomodynamometer.
ASTM Test Methods
1.1.1 This procedure is not valid for high-porosity materials
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
which allow cutting edge contact with the mounting surface
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
prior to cutting.
F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
1.1.2 Test apparatus may have limitations in testing materi-
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2.2 ISO Standards:
als with a thickness greater than 20 mm.
ISO 13997 Protective Clothing—Mechanical Properties—
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Determination of Resistance to Cutting by Sharp Objects
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
3. Terminology
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 calculated cutting load, n—in cut resistance testing,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- the load required to cause a cutting edge to produce a
cut-through when it traverses the reference distance across the
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. material being tested.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—The calculated cutting load is deter-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- mined by performing a series of tests at three or more loads as
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the described in Section 11. A material with a higher calculated
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- cutting load is considered to be more cut resistant.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1.2 cut resistance, n—in blade cut testing, the property
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
that hinders cut-through when a material or a combination of
materials is exposed to a sharp-edged device.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.3 cut-through, n—in blade cut resistance tests, the pen-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
etration of the cutting edge entirely through material as
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
indicated by electrical contact of the cutting edge and the
D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-
conductive strip or substrate.
3.1.4 cut-through distance, n—in cut resistance testing, the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal distance of required travel by the cutting edge to cut through
Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
the specimen.
F23.20 on Physical.
3.1.5 cutting edge, n—in cut resistance tests, a sharp-edged
Current edition approved March 1, 2023. Published April 2023. Originally
approved in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F2992/F2992M – 15.
device used to initiate cut-through of a planar structure.
DOI: 10.1520/F2992-23.
2 3.1.6 no cut, n—in cut resistance testing, a trial for which
Derived from the Greek tomo, to cut or slice, dynamo, force or energy, and
meter, to measure. From Masse, S., Lara, J., Sirard, C., and Daigle, R., “Basic the load used is insufficient to cause a cut-through in the
Principles Used in the Development of a New Cut-Test Machine for
maximum allowable blade travel of the apparatus.
Standardization,” ASTM Special Technical Publication No. 1273, 1997, pp. 66–83.
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Designation: F2992/F2992M − 15 F2992 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective
Clothing with Tomodynamometer (TDM-100) Test
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Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2992/F2992M;F2992; the number immediately following the designation indicates
the year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the cut resistance of a material when mounted on a mandrel specimen holder and
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subjected to a cutting edge under a specified load using the Tomodynamometer a tomodynamometer.(TDM-100).
1.1.1 This procedure is not valid for high-porosity materials which allow cutting edge contact with the mounting surface prior to
cutting.
1.1.2 Test apparatus may have limitations in testing materials with a thickness greater than 20 mm.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are
not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthsafety, health, and environmental practices and determine
the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
D1776D1776/D1776M Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F23.20 on Physical.
Current edition approved July 1, 2015March 1, 2023. Published August 2015April 2023. Originally approved in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as
F2992/F2992M – 15. DOI: 10.1520/F2992_F2992M-15.10.1520/F2992-23.
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Derived from the Greek tomo, to cut or slice, dynamo, force or energy, and meter, to measure. From Masse, S., Lara, J., Sirard, C., and Daigle, R., “Basic Principles
Used in the Development of a New Cut-Test Machine for Standardization,” ASTM Special Technical Publication No. 1273, 1997, pp. 66–83.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
F1790 Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing with CPP Test Equipment
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 13997 Protective Clothing—Mechanical Properties—Determination of Resistance to Cutting by Sharp Objects
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 calculated cutting load, n—in cut resistance testing, the load required to cause a cutting edge to produce a cut-through when
it traverses the reference distance across the material being tested.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
The calculated cutting load is determined by performing a series of tests at three or more loads as described in Section 11. A
material with a higher calculated cutting load is considered to be more cut resistant.
3.1.2 cut resistance, n—in blade cut testing, the property that hinders cut through cut-through when a material or a combination
of mater
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